Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
13 May Foreign & Security Policy

Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate

Prime Minister Edi Rama’s victory will consolidate Albania’s pro-EU trajectory, but rule of law deficits still pose hurdles to accession.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
14 May EU Institutions
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
The end of encryption as we know it?
12 May EU Institutions
The end of encryption as we know it?
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
12 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
What the rise of Romania’s far-right AUR could mean for the future of parliament
27 Feb EU Institutions
What the rise of Romania’s far-right AUR could mean for the future of parliament
The Alliance for the Union of Romanians is capitalising on high costs, frustration over the war in Ukraine and unpopular EU climate policies – and is set to make significant gains when Europeans go to the polls in June.
How can we build a more sustainable and competitive food and drink industry? The European soft drinks sector’s vision for the next EU political term Partner Content
27 Feb Energy & Environment
How can we build a more sustainable and competitive food and drink industry? The European soft drinks sector’s vision for the next EU political term
With more than 500 production facilities across Europe supporting over 1.8 million jobs, the European soft drink sector is a key player in the future of Europe
'Rare' should not mean 'alone' Partner Content
27 Feb EU Institutions
"Rare" should not mean "alone"
The EESC, together with associations of patients, researchers and practitioners, asks the European Commission for an action plan to on rare diseases
Substantial action is needed to support rare disease patients Partner Content
27 Feb EU Institutions
Substantial action is needed to support rare disease patients
The EESC’s recent own-initiative report highlights the next steps required to improve the lives of rare disease patients, including actualising legislative framework, optimising policy and harnessing technological innovations
How the EU is funding green travel for artists to move across the Continent
26 Feb Culture & Arts
How the EU is funding green travel for artists to move across the Continent
The €21m programme, funded by the European Commission, helps cover travel and accommodation costs for creative professionals, making cross-continent collaboration in the arts easier than ever.
#ActRare2024: How the EU elections can help tackle rare diseases Partner Content
26 Feb
#ActRare2024: How the EU elections can help tackle rare diseases
The fate of more than 30 million Europeans living with rare diseases hinges on the outcomes of the upcoming elections. Policymakers must use this moment to build a more inclusive future for all EU citizens, including the most vulnerable
Bloody culture: How the EU keeps bullfighting alive
23 Feb Culture & Arts
Bloody culture: How the EU keeps bullfighting alive
Each year, thousands of spectators watch toreros triumph over bulls in the arenas of southern Europe – a spectacle that might not survive without EU largess.
The Parliament Magazine's February Issue
23 Feb Culture & Arts
The Parliament Magazine's February Issue
The February issue of The Parliament is now available to read online. This month's policy focus: Culture
Empowering innovation: The future of rare disease therapies in Europe Partner Content
23 Feb Technology
Empowering innovation: The future of rare disease therapies in Europe
With biotech companies playing a pivotal role in finding therapies for people living with rare diseases, Europe has the potential to lead the charge in revolutionising new treatments
Signature Dish: Katalin Cseh shares her recipe for dog treats
22 Feb Culture & Arts
Signature Dish: Katalin Cseh shares her recipe for dog treats
Despite being a busy MEP, Katalin Cseh (Renew, HU) always makes time to prepare treats for her two dogs Kyra and Ziggy.
Seizing opportunities for rare disease patients Partner Content
22 Feb EU Institutions
Seizing opportunities for rare disease patients
As the end of the Parliamentary term approaches, it’s time to proactively push for improvements in the lives of people living with rare diseases
Here's what's at stake for Belarus as Europe's 'last dictatorship' goes to the polls
21 Feb EU Institutions
Here's what's at stake for Belarus as Europe's 'last dictatorship' goes to the polls
Belarusians are set to vote in parliamentary elections Sunday – four years after a disputed presidential election ended with Lukashenko solidifying power, as violence and arrests ensued. Will his regime ever crumble?
Imagining a future where rare diseases patients have a better chance at a healthy life Partner Content
21 Feb
Imagining a future where rare diseases patients have a better chance at a healthy life
Past legislation has inspired impressive medicines development in Europe and we must continue to drive progress to deliver new, life-changing therapies
Standard Essential Patent Regulation: for European Industry’s Competitiveness Partner Content
21 Feb
Standard Essential Patent Regulation: for European Industry’s Competitiveness
To preserve the competitiveness of European industry including SMEs, the EU must act to make licensing of standardised technologies, such as WiFi or 5G, more transparent, predictable and fair.
EU AMA: Who is best (and worst) at implementing EU rules? 
20 Feb EU Institutions
EU AMA: Who is best (and worst) at implementing EU rules? 
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, we grade member countries on their uptake of EU laws 
Breaking barriers: The European Commission’s commitment to tackling rare diseases Partner Content
20 Feb EU Institutions
Breaking barriers: The European Commission’s commitment to tackling rare diseases
When tackling rare diseases, the added value of EU action is undisputable. The Commission must prioritise continuing to support improvements in the field
The politics of looted African art: Decolonising Europe’s museums
19 Feb Culture & Arts
The politics of looted African art: Decolonising Europe’s museums
The history of colonial art restitution is largely one of inaction. But with renewed calls for stolen cultural objects to be returned, are the winds of change blowing through Europe’s museums – or is it just hot air? Sarah Schug reports
Shining a light on childhood respiratory health Partner Content
19 Feb
Shining a light on childhood respiratory health
The greatest burden of any disadvantage always falls heaviest on the weakest and most vulnerable who cannot raise their voices themselves
Rare Diseases: Finding solutions together for Europe Partner Content
18 Feb
Rare Diseases: Finding solutions together for Europe
The Parliament's special supplement "Rare Diseases: Finding solutions together for Europe" in partnership with Takeda is now available to read online
Why von der Leyen is courting Italy’s Meloni ahead of a likely reelection bid
16 Feb EU Institutions
Why von der Leyen is courting Italy’s Meloni ahead of a likely reelection bid
With her strong anti-immigration rhetoric, Giorgia Meloni has become an unlikely power player in EU politics. But now Italy’s populist prime minister could be calling the shots.
Incoming European Parliament must defend European Industry and Jobs Partner Content
16 Feb Energy & Environment
Incoming European Parliament must defend European Industry and Jobs
By diverting waste back into the circular economy, the PET industry offers a packaging that is fully recyclable in practice and at scale
Oil crisis: How olive farmers are adapting to climate change to preserve a cultural commodity
15 Feb Culture & Arts
Oil crisis: How olive farmers are adapting to climate change to preserve a cultural commodity
Changing weather patterns are making it harder to grow olives across Europe, increasing consumer prices and threatening growers’ livelihoods. As temperatures rise, what can be done to support this ancient agricultural industry?
New Consumer Champs survey is the perfect opportunity for EU policymakers and consumers to make their voices heard Partner Content
15 Feb
New Consumer Champs survey is the perfect opportunity for EU policymakers and consumers to make their voices heard
The new Consumer Champs survey can act as an important tool heading in the upcoming European elections where consumers can learn more about their candidates and hold them to account on any given issue
'Green Border': A politically charged film about Poland’s migrant crisis
14 Feb Culture & Arts
"Green Border": A politically charged film about Poland’s migrant crisis
Agnieszka Holland’s latest work has sparked a political backlash in Poland, but this thought-provoking film highlights the harrowing realities of life along the Polish-Belarusian border.